Hawthorne By-the-sea - Swampscott

Haven’t been to the Hawthorne by the Sea in years. Went in for a light lunch and cocktails with a friend. I had a shrimp cocktail, my friend got the baked clams a la Anthony we both got the yummy Glover salad, of course popovers and marinated mushrooms it was all delicious. We also had delicious expresso martinis. Recommend going I think they may be closing which is sad.

One of the finest restaurants on the North Shore! We hold all our family gatherings here! And the popovers – delicious!

Hawthorne By The Sea is a holdover from another era, and in spite of stories of its imminent demise, it seems to endure. Our food was good, if not especially inventive. The setting is quite nice, and service was good.

We ate there on Sunday night, May 5, 2024 As usual we were warmly greeted by George the most gracious host, who patiently escorted us to our lovely table next to the window overlooking the ocean. We started with our drinks which consisted of hot tea, a Bombay martini and wine. Next came the fabulous fresh hot popovers served with oversized pads of real butter. We next enjoyed the most succulent shrimp cocktail, which was 4 very large shrimp along with delicious cocktail sauce, and also a General Glover salad. Our entrees, which everyone enjoyed immensely, were baked stuffed shrimp, a club sirloin, broiled scallops, and broiled haddock. For dessert we all shared the oversized picture perfect baked Alaska, which was cut into 4 ample portions. All of us were truly happy with our entire experience, and, in fact, I am dining there again tonight, Weds, May 8, 2024, with 3 other friends. We are all really looking forward to it Parking: The free parking lot is massive. Wheelchair accessibility: I use a cane myself but have been there with someone who uses a wheelchair, and she found the entire place to be wheelchair friendly, including the ladies room.

I used to dine at Anthony's Pier 4 in Boston when Anthony Athanas was still there, and the food, service, and atmosphere were exceptional. I believe Hathorne-by-the-Sea measures up to that same standard. The service was outstanding and very attentive. They offered all of my favorites—glover salad, popovers, filet, baked Alaska, and more. The view is also breathtaking. Plus, there’s ample parking available.